Contemporary Arts From The Region
Contemporary Arts From The Region
Zamboanga Peninsula
Location/Composition
The Region 9 or Zamboanga Peninsula,
as it is known now, was formerly
Western Mindanao is in the
southernmost portion of the country. It is
bounded by: Sulu Sea on the north;
Illana Bay and Moro Gulf on the south;
Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte
and Panguil Bay on the east; and the
Celebes Sea on the west.
It now has three provinces and five
cities the provinces of Zamboanga
del Norte, Zamboanga Sibugay, and
Zamboanga del Sur as well as the
cities of Dapitan, Dipolog, Pagadian,
Zamboanga, and Isabela.
Physiography
The Zamboanga Peninsula is surrounded
by bodies of water; the region relied on
fishing as one of its major industries.
NO ACTIVE VOLCANOES
Zamboanga del Norte hilly &
mountainous with plains along the
coastlines.
Music:
kulintang ensemble
(gandingan, dabakan, etc.)
Agriculture and Fisheries
Total agricultural land area comprised
almost half of the entire land area
(45.2%).
Due to the increase in the no. of farms
and area planted over 1991 estimates, the
average farm size increased from 2.87
ha. (per farm) to 3.11 ha. in 2002.
Area harvested likewise increased by
5.8%.
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE has the
highest number of farms.
The total farms for the province
accounted for 41.2 % of the total farms in
the region.
PALAY is the major temporary crop in
the region. Total palay production
increased by 2.62%.
COCONUT is the dominant permanent
crop.
All provinces have the same top three
crops namely, COCONUT, RUBBER
& BANANA both in 2002 and 1991.
Zamboanga City showed a large
increase in fishery production, which
offset the declines in other provinces.
Region 9 makes up 10% of aquaculture
production in the country. (2nd among
regions)
SARDINES CAPITAL of the
Philippines
i.e. With companies such as Mega
Fishing Corporation based in the
region
Supplies 70% of the Philippine
domestic requirements for DRIED
FISH
Total of 104 big dried fish processors
in the region
Dipolog City in Zamboanga del Norte is
renowned for pioneering the production
of in-glass or bottled sardines in the
country.
Region 9 ranks third in terms of
seaweeds production contributing
roughly 12% of the total national output.
Natural Tourist Attractions
The region is blessed with
numerous tourist attractions. Besides
many enchanting islands and islets, there
are cultural and historical shrines as well
as exotic scenic spots and pristine
beaches. Among these are Santa Cruz
Island, Vista del Mar, Zamboanga
Golf and Country Club, and Dakak
Beach Resort.
. Vintas (slim boats) with colorful sails
and a number of beautiful mosques are
just a few of its ethnic attractions. Fort
Pilar in Zamboanga City, a walled
fortification built by the Spaniards and
the Shrine of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the
Philippine national hero, in Dapitan City,
are a must-see for historical buffs.
Sta. Cruz Island
Known for its pinkish sand beach which gets
its unique hue from coral bits washed up from the
sea bottom. The island is ideal for swimming,
skin/scuba diving, beachcombing, and sunbathing.
Vista del Mar
The beach itself is lacking in its content and
visual appeal, but nevertheless remains popular with
city residents and continues to attract throngs of
people into its warm shallow waters.
Zamboanga Golf and Country Club
The lack of sand bunker hazards is noticeable, as is
the abundance of trees. The front nine of this course is
relatively flatter and straighter than the back nine, which is
more of a challenge. Enjoy the view of the Basilan Strait as
you play in this 18-hole golfing paradise.
Dakak Beach Resort
The closest place to paradise one could ever
experience, with its beauty and serenity. Dakak started
operating on 1988, was conveniently positioned in the
southern part of the Philippines and surrounded by
mountains in its west. Situated at Taguilon, Dapitan City,
Zamboanga del Norte, Dakak tactfully eludes the typhoon
belt, making it anideal all-season destination for travelers
Fort Pilar in Zamboanga City
Fort Pilar houses the National Museum. It has
wide collections of cultural memorabilia and
paintings which could be a good reference for the
history of the people of Zamboanga.
Vintas
The vinta (locally known as lepa-
lepa or sakayan) is a traditional
boat found in the Philippine island
of Mindanao. These boats are
made by Bajau and Moros living
in the Sulu Archipelago,
Zamboanga peninsula, and
southern Mindanao. It has a sail
with assorted vertical colors that
represents the colorful culture and
history of the Muslim community.
These boats are used for inter-
island transport of people and
goods.
Shrine of Dr. Jose P. Rizal
Rizal House Sala of House Kitchen